Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Science

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Knowledge: You will possess in-depth knowledge and skills in at least one area of mathematics to a depth sufficient for further study, research or employment as a mathematician or statistician or data scientist; with proficiency in the fundamentals of mathematics or statistics; and an awareness of areas of mathematics/statistics and understanding of connections between them.
• Understanding: You will have the ability to formulate mathematical/statistical problems, validate mathematical/statistical models and to interpret their results, and apply and adapt mathematical or statistical knowledge to a wide range of situations.
• Skills: You will be a problem-solver who will use their judgement and ability to form conjectures and test them using mathematical or statistical methods, reason formally from hypotheses to conclusions, develop mathematical/ statistical methods to solve problems, and will be experienced in the use of mathematical and statistical resources from the literature or in computational tools.
• Responsiveness: You will be able to effectively communicate with the mathematical and broader community, using mathematical or statistical tools to assimilate and articulate mathematical/statistical concepts and arguments with clear and systematic reasoning in an appropriate form.
• Flexibility: You will be able to work in many different environments and have the capacity to both work independently as well collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ethical practice: You will have an understanding of the importance of standards of mathematical practice within the profession and broader community, an awareness of the importance of using appropriate mathematical and statistical models, the ability to validate the reliability of mathematical and/or statistical techniques and cognisant of their scope, and a commitment to keep up with developments in mathematics/statistics.
• Tenacity: You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, draw upon and manage resources to take a scientific project from concept to completion.
• Perception: You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find scientific solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge: You will be a practitioner who has the ability to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging science disciplines.
• Proficiency: You will be a keen scientific researcher and skilled technician who has the ability to think creatively, to plan, to evaluate, to reflect upon and apply your findings.
• Responsiveness: You will be a person who has the flexibility to work in many different environments, to harness collective knowledge within local and global professional networks, to communicate effectively, to work with people and have an appreciation of others.
• Integrity: You will be a professional who can apply your skills and knowledge of science to the highest ethical standards responsibly and honestly.

Admission requirements

Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

2023 Revision

From 2023 there are changes to the program structure. For students who commmenced the program prior to 2023, please refer to the Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.

2021 Revision

From 2021 there are changes to both the Bachelor of Mathematics and the Bachelor of Science. For students who commenced the program prior to 2021, please refer to the Bachelor of Mathematics Program Handbook and the Bachelor of Science Program Handbook for more information.

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Mathematics/ Bachelor of Science degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may apply to undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree and further develop their specific areas of interest. Please see the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) Program Handbook and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Program Handbook for more information.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.